Principal Accountant

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is seeking a Principal Accountant to join the UNT Controller Department. This role includes complex accounting work along with the management of financial reports and compliance tasks.

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least six years of accounting experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills and knowledge of fiscal programs and accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Six years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance of accounting records in compliance with statutes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Audit documents for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of fiscal programs

Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices

Skill in using office equipment and software

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to analyze and present accounting data

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Title: Principal Accountant

Employee Classification: Principal Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-UNT Controller's Office

Department: UNT-Controller's Office-151120

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 78000

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

The UNT Controller Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking to hire a Principal Accountant to join our team. This position performs complex (journey-level) accounting work.

Department Summary

The UNT Controller's Office oversees daily accounting and financial reporting for the UNT campus in Denton. The controller office also oversees capital asset accounting, cash and state appropriation management and all external reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and six years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

State of Texas experience, higher education experience, PeopleSoft financials experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, budgeting control methods, policies, procedures, laws and regulations related to financial operations.
• Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices, legal statutes, and policies affecting financial record keeping.
• Skill in using office equipment, computers, and associated software applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory, plan and coordinate financial programs, develop procedures and coordinate accounting operations, interpret laws and regulations, communicate effectively, and train others.
• Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail consistently and perform accounting operations legibly.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others.

Job Duties

• Direct the maintenance of accounting records on receipts and disbursements in compliance with state and federal statutes.
• Assist in planning accounting and administrative support work procedures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepare and audit general journal entries; prepare and audit payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
• Prepare and review periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; prepare technical reports for accounting review.
• Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and state and federal statutes.
• Classify, code, post, and balance financial and accounting documents and records.
• Check accounting operations in progress, and review and audit completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations.
• Maintain and determine the accuracy and reliability of accounting records such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, ensuring agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Analyze and recommend improvements or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts, report findings; assist in planning procedures and regulations to control accounting processes and prepare instructional documents or related forms as necessary.
• Instruct staff on the maintenance of accounting records on expenditures and revenue collected, posting of general ledgers, and posting of journal entries and/or adjustments.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—or take actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, education and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.